BEST OF GREECE

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 3 Night Accommodations in Athens w/Breakfast
• 1 Night Accommodations in Olympia Half Board
• 1 Night Accommodations in Delphi Half Board
• 1 Night Accommodations in Kalambaka Half Board
• 2 Night Accommodations in Santorini w/Breakfast
• Ferry tickets Athens (Piraeus) – Santorini
• Air ticket Santorini – Athens (1pcs of luggage & 1 carry on per adult)
• All Tours & Excursions as mentioned (excluding optional)
• Entrance fees unless otherwise specified
• All transfers on a private basis
• Hotel taxes & VAT

ACCOMMODATIONS

Your itinerary and its accommodations are based on your requirements, budget, and recommendations from your travel clients/advisor’s trip assessment.

• Your choices are from 3-star, 4-star, 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts or villas.
• The appropriate accommodations that fit your requests will be included in your itinerary/quote
• Because we value quality, we do not work with hotels that are less than 3-stars
• Our direct collaborations help us receive the best pricing possible and the most competitive pricing

DAY 1: ATHENS - ARRIVAL

Arrive at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your first taste of Athens and rest after your flight. Discover Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis, the only district where you may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy a spot of shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.

Day 2: ATHENS

(INCLUDED) ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (S.I.C.) – 5.0H: 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then we start your half day tour of Athens. At the end of your tour you will return to your hotel and the rest of the is at leisure. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens.

The Athens half-day tour, depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library.

Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC.

Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

DAY 3: ATHENS - OLYMPIA

Leave Athens behind and head to the strategically Corinth canal (short stop). Continue to Epidaurus and visit the majestic Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nauplia (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive to Myceane. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Learn about the classical Greek culture as you walk through this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Overnight stay Olympia.

DAY 4: OLYMPIA - DELPHI

After breakfast, set off with your guide and visit the impressive archaeological site of Olympia. Marvel at the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the famous bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi or Itea.

DAY 5: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

Rise early and visit the archaeological site of Delphi, one of the most important archaeological treasures, also listed as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Head inside the Delphi museum and encounter numerous artifacts and relics that date back to 15th century BC. Continue to Kalambaka via Central Greece. Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

DAY 6: KALAMBAKA - ATHENS

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monasteries. This UNESCO world Heritage site is home for more than 20 rock monasteries. Discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area. Return to Athens late in the afternoon passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

DAY 7: ATHENS - SANTORINI

After a tasty breakfast, appreciating life like a Greek, we will pick you up at the agreed time, in one of our private vehicles, to drive you to the port, where you will continue on to your next destination, the island that is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, Santorini. As the ferry approaches the port, you will admire the capital city of Fira, with its white houses perched on the Cliffside and facing the volcano.

DAY 8: SANTORINI

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL TOUR

Majestic Catamaran Caldera Sunset Cruise (S.I.C.) – 5.0H: The Majestic Sunset Cruise operates from our newest delightfully spacious catamarans, Dufour 48 and Lagoon 46, offering unparalleled space and comfort. On board, luxury is not just an impression. Luxury is space, the result of enlightened design that pushes back cruising’s boundaries. Designed in the spirit of the new generation, both vessels forms a natural bridge between land and sea.

Marina of Vlychada: Start your Sunset Cruise journey from the Marina of Vlychada and admire Santorini’s beauty, sailing along the deep blue waters of the island.

Mesa Pigadia, Red and White Beach: Heading to the Red Beach and the White Beach to explore the unmanned volcanic beaches where the spectacular colors will amaze you. Have a swim, snorkel or you can just sunbath on the deck.

Indian Rock and Venetian Lighthouse: Sail towards the Black Mountain (Indian Rock) and Venetian Lighthouse with cinematic landscapes ideal for photography and video.

Volcano and Hot Springs: Explore the unmanned volcanic beaches or sunbathe on the deck. Feel the energy of the volcano while heading to the hot springs.

Sunset of Oia: Our next stop is Thirassia Island, a fishermen’ s island, which is ideal for swimming and admiring the unique view of Manolas village. Just before the sunset time we anchor and a delicious dinner is served on board with wine and dessert.

Ammoudi Bay: Return to Ammoudi Bay full of lifetime memories!

DAY 9: SANTORINI - DEPARTURE

At the agreed time, our representative will transfer you to Santorini airport, where you will board your flight back to Athens. Upon your arrival you will connect to your international flight, which ideally should depart after 12:30 pm.

Having spent a few fantastic days with us, we hope to see you again soon to create new and extraordinary moments that will be lovingly etched in your memory.

Have a nice trip! or as Greeks say: “Kalo taksidi!”

(The domestic flights will be issued according to your international flights)